Day 3 Results — June 13, 2026
Saturday delivered a stunning Day 3 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Scotland broke their 28-year goal drought, Australia shocked Türkiye 2-0, and two heavyweight draws — Brazil vs Morocco and Qatar vs Switzerland — left three groups delicately poised. Here is everything that happened.
Group B — Qatar vs Switzerland
In the tournament opener for Group B, Breel Embolo converted a penalty in the 17th minute after a foul on Remo Freuler to give Switzerland an early lead. The Swiss appeared in control for most of the match, with Qatar's attackers unable to find a way past a disciplined Nati backline.
Then, with four minutes of stoppage time on the clock, Qatar captain Boualem Khoukhi rose to meet a corner and buried a header into the net. The MetLife Stadium crowd erupted — Qatar had earned their first-ever FIFA World Cup point on foreign soil. It was a dramatic, last-gasp equalizer that keeps Group B wide open heading into the second round of fixtures.
For Switzerland, it was a frustrating end to a game they had dominated. For Qatar, who were famously beaten in all three matches at their home World Cup in 2022, this is a significant moment of redemption.
Group C — Haiti vs Scotland
Scotland made history at Gillette Stadium in Boston, ending a 28-year World Cup goal drought with a solitary but historic strike from Aston Villa's John McGinn. The Tartan Army had not scored at a World Cup since a 1-1 draw with Norway in June 1998 — a wait of nearly three decades finally ended.
McGinn's goal came in the 28th minute: Grant Hanley lofted a long ball forward, Che Adams brought it under control beautifully inside the box, and McGinn arrived to strike a shot that deflected past the Haitian goalkeeper and into the net. It was not pretty, but the Scottish fans in Boston did not care — the celebrations were thunderous.
Haiti, making their first-ever FIFA World Cup appearance, showed moments of quality and frustrated the Scots throughout the second half, but Scotland's defense held firm. Steve Clarke's side sit at the top of Group C after the first round of matches, level on points with Brazil but ahead on goal difference.
Group C — Brazil vs Morocco
The most eagerly anticipated match of Day 3 lived up to its billing. At MetLife Stadium, Brazil and Morocco served up a pulsating first half that produced two genuine moments of brilliance.
Morocco struck first in the 21st minute. Brahim Diaz threaded an exquisite through ball between two Brazilian defenders, finding Ismael Saibari in space. The PSV forward needed only one touch, lobbing a delicate chip over Alisson to put the Atlas Lions ahead. The MetLife crowd, heavy with neutral fans, roared in appreciation.
Brazil hit back eleven minutes later through their talisman, Vinícius Júnior. Receiving the ball on the left side of the penalty area, Vini cut inside and unleashed a curling right-footed strike that arrowed into the far corner past Yassine Bounou — a goal befitting of the occasion. The Brazilian bench erupted, and the relief on Dorival Júnior's face was unmistakable.
The second half became a more cautious affair, with both sides seemingly content to take a point rather than risk three. Morocco's defensive organization proved as formidable as ever, and Brazil — without the injured Neymar — still lack a creative spark through the middle. A draw is an honest reflection of the contest. Both teams have plenty to work on before their next fixtures.
Group D — Australia vs Türkiye
The day's final match — played as the midnight nightcap at BC Place in Vancouver — produced the biggest upset of the tournament so far. Australia overwhelmed a Türkiye side that had been backed to progress from Group D, running out convincing 2-0 winners against a team that had rested Kenan Yıldız and started Hakan Çalhanoğlu and Zeki Çelik.
The Socceroos opened the scoring in the 27th minute through teenage sensation Nestory Irankunda. A long ball in behind Türkiye's high defensive line caught Merih Demiral flat-footed, and Irankunda showed composure beyond his years to finish calmly past the goalkeeper. Australia, operating with just 28% possession, were devastating on the counter-attack all night.
Connor Metcalfe added the second in the 75th minute with a low strike into the bottom corner, sealing a remarkable result. Australia join Scotland and Brazil at the top of the early tournament standings with three points.
What It Means — Standings Update
After Day 3, here is how the impacted groups stand:
Group B Standings
| Team | PJ | G | E | P | GF | GC | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Switzerland | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Qatar | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bosnia-Herzegovina | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All four teams in Group B are level on one point after one match each — a scenario that underlines how competitive this group is. Switzerland will be expected to push on, but Qatar's spirit was evident.
Group C Standings
| Team | PJ | G | E | P | GF | GC | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Brazil | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Morocco | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Haiti | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Scotland's victory puts them top of Group C — a result few would have predicted before the tournament. Brazil and Morocco both have plenty of quality to show in their remaining matches, but Haiti face an uphill climb.
Group D Standings
| Team | PJ | G | E | P | GF | GC | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| USA | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Paraguay | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Türkiye | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Group D is shaping up as one of the most fascinating of the tournament. USA and Australia both have maximum points after one game, while Paraguay and Türkiye face must-win situations in their next fixtures.
Today's Upcoming Matches — June 14, 2026
- 🇩🇪 Germany vs Curaçao (Group E) — 17:00 UTC / 1:00 PM ET — AT&T Stadium, Arlington TX
- 🇳🇱 Netherlands vs Japan (Group F) — 20:00 UTC / 4:00 PM ET — Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
- 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast vs Ecuador (Group E) — 23:00 UTC / 7:00 PM ET — SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
- 🇸🇪 Sweden vs Tunisia (Group F) — 02:00 UTC June 15 / 10:00 PM ET — Levi's Stadium, San Francisco
Frequently Asked Questions
Ismael Saibari scored for Morocco in the 21st minute, assisted by Brahim Diaz. Vinícius Júnior equalized for Brazil in the 32nd minute with a curling right-footed strike. The match ended 1-1.
John McGinn scored Scotland's first World Cup goal in 28 years in the 28th minute against Haiti at Gillette Stadium, Boston. It was a deflected strike set up by Che Adams and Grant Hanley.
Scotland lead Group C with 3 points. Australia lead Group D alongside USA (both on 3 points). In Group B, all four teams are level on 1 point after draws across the board.
Australia defeated Türkiye 2-0 in Vancouver with goals from Nestory Irankunda (27') and Connor Metcalfe (75'). Australia played with only 28% possession but were lethal on the counter-attack.